# Proposed AD FAA-2026-3879: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2026-17-01
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 4, 2026, 91 FR 23922
- Comments due: June 18, 2026
- Became: [AD 2026-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-01)
- Docket: FAA-2026-3879 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-3879, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2025-01452-T
- FR document: 2026-08594
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/7d/e2/7de204c12077e7c8740d516de485a96b332a37b2f26e6765f833c385c82faff2 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-04/pdf/2026-08594.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/04/2026-08594/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-08594-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-3879

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, - 231, and -232 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a fatigue test that identified cracks in the forward and aft upper corner of the bulk cargo door. This proposed AD would require a rototest inspection for cracks and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 4, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-08594, comments due Jun 18, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/04/2026-08594/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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